bicycle trailer

[trickywoo4]

hi can anyone tell me if it is safe to use a cycle trailer and cycle seat at the same time on one bike thank you

[annie0000]

Don't know about the safety, but have you considered the weight? What size of thigh muscles do you have that you can contemplate towing a trailer and having a child seat?!? Do you have 3 kids to tow, or is it "stuff" plus a baby?

[trickywoo4]

i have 2 that i would put in trailer and 1 in seat and a very good point my thighs arnt great ill have to think of something else thanks for the reply

[winny]

My friend has the same set up and it was set up by respected local bike dealer. I would however have the set up checked by a pro as when I got my tricycle tandem tag a long I was told my breaks on the good old faithful bike were not up to it. I assume the weight could be a similar problem if the bike is not suitable. I would have it checked but my friend gets on well with it although she did have to have a new bike to cope. The local bike dealer is not a rip off either we have both used him for years.

[annie0000]

I thought about getting a trailer for my 2 when they were smaller, but the weight limit is only about 50kilos in a trailer - and that is heavy to pull. At that time, my two boys were 4 and 3 and are big for their age (in proportion!!!) and were not far off that in shorts and t shirts - I thought by the time they were a little older and wearing full winter kit, I would probably exceed the weight limit. It sounds like you need one of those things you get in holiday resorts for families to ride in! I have to say, in the end I had to cave in and buy a car - much as I hated driving - as there was no way I could get from work in time to pick them up from nursey and then get them home.

[trickywoo4]

hi thanks everyone will look in to getting this sorted as safely as possible i dont drive so if they are to heavy ill have to think of somethink else maybe learn to drive after all we will see thanks everyone

[winny]

My friend has a hard bottomed Burghley trailer which has quite a high weight limit as she needs hers to be in it till they are a good age. She researched it and found them to be better than the soft bottomed ones. This was a while ago but make sure you look at different brands of trailer. You will need a bike with some low gears too. I have found these invaluable when towing my two. Good luck.

[trickywoo4]

hi winny thanks will have a good shop around

[Mr.]

It's very safe - until someone doesn't see the trailer and slams straight into it. Then it doesn't seem such a good idea. Wouldn' t take that risk to transport stuff, never mind the kids!!!